Company Description

Come and join this dedicated team as our Senior Occupational Hygiene Technologist. The Senior Occupational Hygiene Technologist is responsible to coordinate the conductance of occupational health risk assessments and the planning, design and implementation of the occupational hygiene programme, as well as the implementation of control measures to eliminate, or if not possible, to reduce identified occupational health risks.

Number of positions : 1

Location of positions: ACP

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

The achievement and development of occupational hygiene standards

Anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control those conditions that may arise in or from the workplace, which may cause illness or adverse health effects to persons

• Performing occupational health risk assessments (under guidance of the appointed Occupational Hygienist).
• Conduct surveys of workplaces with potential occupational health hazards in the form of chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, biological hazards or psychological hazards.
• Evaluate and quantify the levels of the different hazards present by making use of specialized equipment and instrumentation.
• Organize the taking of samples for airborne pollutants and components, fumes, gases, vapours or mists.
• Compare findings of assessments and surveys with statutory exposure limits in order to determine if a potential hazardous situation exits.
• Recommend on controls for risk mitigation.
• Conduct ergonomically orientated surveys to alter the working environment to minimize hazards to the employee.
• Detect sociological or psychological stresses among the workforce, which they may interpret erroneously as secondary to contact with physical or chemical agents.
• Identify risks and controls in the Potable water quality program

Compare findings with national and international standards.

• To analyze findings correctly and to compare findings to recognized national as well as international standards where available.

Conduct studies to minimize hazards. Recommending remediation plans.

• Study in depth occupational hygiene impacts. Formulate and submit recommendations for the correction of hazardous exposures through the correct application of the hierarchy of controls, improved housekeeping, and substitution of hazardous substances with less hazardous substances, isolation of processes, which are the sources of hazardous substances and as a last possible resort, providing PPE.
• Assist in regularly communicating progress of Operation against occupational hygiene targets and objectives via a design communication, supervisory and management forum to all concerned
• Assist in evaluating, monitoring and providing continuous feedback to the Operation regarding the occupational hygiene performance efficiencies and standards
• Ensure that the occupational hygiene standards and procedures are up to date and understood and followed by the teams
• Encourage co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and production personnel regarding occupational hygiene matters
• Implement and maintain applicable occupational hygiene Regulations, Acts, Codes of practice and standards
• Liaise with Risk Management team and Occupational Hygienist for Operation risk assessment

This role is at a D1 level reporting to the Occupational Hygienist

Qualifications

Internal Candidates:

• Registered with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygienists [SAIOH] on Technologist Level, together with the Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control and at least 5 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining and/or processing environment, or;
• Registered with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygienists [SAIOH] on Hygienist Level and at least 5 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining and/or processing environment, or;
• At least three subjects completed of the Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control, registered as an associate with the Mine Ventilation Society and registered with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygienists [SAIOH] on an Assistant Level and at least 5 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining and/or processing environment.

External Candidates:

• - Registered with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygienists [SAIOH], at least 6 years of Occupational Hygiene experience as an Occupational Hygiene Technologist and to obtain Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control within 2 years.

Additional Information

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimization. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process

Closing date: 24 June 2024